Pigs always get the worst rap, don’t they? Ask people who might not be that familiar with raising livestock, and almost always, they’ll tell you that pigs are the smelliest animals. To be ...
10 Uses for Wool Besides Spinning It
On my farm, we raise Icelandic sheep. We raise them primarily to sell and eat the meat ourselves. However, there are plenty of other reasons why people choose Icelandics. Not only can they be ...
8 Tips to Maximize Your Freezer Space and Preserve More Food
I cringe having to say this, but we have a grand total of five freezers in my house. Embarrassing, right? In addition to the small freezer attached to our refrigerator, we also have a ...
When to Wean Lambs and 3 Tips to Make It Easier
As the weather warms up and your lambs grow bigger and more precocious, you might find yourself wondering, “how and when do I wean these guys?” The short answer is that there is really no right or ...
How to Wean Piglets for Maximum Health and Minimum Stress
Our sow gave birth to her second-ever litter of piglets about two weeks ago. The piglets are starting to get more curious, nosing over food bowls, poking around the barn… they have even ...
What Is the CDT Vaccine and Why Is It Important for Sheep and Goats?
With fifteen lambs born so far this year on my farm - and five more ewes left to lamb - it seems like every day brings along with it a new list of chores to do. Of these, administering the ...
5 Reasons Why Creating a Community Kitchen Will Benefit Your Homestead
Contrary to popular belief, a community kitchen isn’t just a soup kitchen. Nor is it simply a general space meant to serve up large quantities of food for charity, fundraisers, or other ...
15 Easy Ingredient Substitutions If You Can’t Get to the Store
I had an interesting experience when I went to the store to do my monthly grocery shopping the other day. Here’s some background information before I launch into my tirade. I usually only ...
6 Practical Uses for Highly Nutritious Seaweed on Your Homestead
Life is better by the ocean, right? If you’re not lucky enough to live by the sea and enjoy the glow from the sun and fresh salt spray, there are still several ways you can take advantage of ...